Fashion designer extraordinaire "The Emperor" is on a ruthless rise to the top, but a disappointing Winter collection has Berlins fashion scene questioning whether this fashionista has lost his touch. Rumours of a cutting-edge new fabric, spearheaded by an innovative Parisian duo, may be just what The Emperor needs to secure his place in fashion history... Following a sellout run at the Bread & Roses Theatre, this tongue-in-cheek adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes brings a familiar tale of ego and deception to the 21st century. Featuring larger-than-life characters, a feel-good soundtrack and lots of silly jokes, delve into the dark side of fashion and the lengths people will go to stay in the limelight! "Full of humour and ingenuity" - Broadway Baby "An immensely enjoyable hours entertainment" - The Reviews HubCreated by the cast (Jacob Baird, Sasha Brooks, Nisha Emich, Hannah McLeod, Kip O'Sullivan and Janik Rajapakse) & directed by Hannah McLeod.

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